Freedom Recovery Services of Greenville
Freedom Recovery Services of Greenville
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd Bonus "A Message For All Self Proclaimed Recovery Housing Experts"
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd Bonus "A Message For All Self Proclaimed Recovery Housing Experts"
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd Bonus "A Message For All Self Proclaimed Recovery Housing Experts"
Sunday 25th July 2021
Join Mike Todd on the Recovery First Podcast as he calls for advocacy and regulation in recovery housing. Learn how to make a difference today.
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Get the buttons here!Mike Todd on Fixing Recovery Housing: Advocacy, Action, and Accountability
We've got to speak up as recovery housing operators. We've got to speak up, and I get it. Just because you're in recovery doesn't make you a recovery housing operator.
Mike Todd, host of the Recovery First Podcast, tackles a pressing issue in the world of addiction recovery: the state of recovery housing. Drawing from his extensive experience running a recovery house, Todd sheds light on the lack of oversight and regulation that plagues the industry. This episode is a candid call to action for those involved in recovery housing to advocate for change and ensure better standards for all residents.
Todd kicks off by examining the rapid growth of recovery housing, spurred by the opioid crisis. He points out a critical flaw: anyone can open a recovery house without any qualifications or regulatory checks. This has led to exploitation and abuse of vulnerable individuals seeking help. Todd passionately argues that this must change. One of the standout points Todd makes is the glaring absence of input from actual recovery housing operators in legislative decisions.
He highlights that while bills are being drafted and certification committees are meeting, those with firsthand experience are often left out of the conversation. Todd believes this exclusion stems from stigma and discrimination against those in recovery. Throughout the episode, Todd emphasizes the value of lived and worked experience in the recovery housing sector. He argues that true expertise comes from day-to-day involvement in running these facilities, not just personal recovery or helping a loved one.
His message is clear: operators must step up, share their insights, and push for meaningful change. Todd's passionate plea is for advocacy and action. He encourages listeners to get involved, speak up, and support legislative efforts like the voluntary certification process bill in South Carolina. By working together, Todd believes we can create a better future for those in recovery housing.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of the Recovery First Podcast to hear more about Todd's personal experiences and his vision for a reformed recovery housing industry.